Throwing a birthday party for your child at home can seem like an overwhelming task. From decorating and cleaning the house before everyone arrives and to feeding and entertaining all the guests during the party, it’s no wonder so many parents are willing to spend a small fortune to have their child’s birthday parties somewhere else.
If you’re looking to host an affordable celebration, at-home birthday parties are the way to go. But they don’t have to be as challenging to coordinate and execute as they often seem! Here, we’ll share some easy tips and ideas for making your next at-home children’s birthday party a success.
Tips for Throwing a Successful At-Home Birthday Party for Your Child
Choose a Simple Theme
For kids, a birthday party theme doesn’t have to be complicated to be exciting! Don’t drive yourself crazy trying to come up with an innovative, never-been-done-before theme. Instead, keep it simple! Shapes, rainbows, jungle animals, princesses – even the simplest ideas can be turned into a theme. And once you’ve chosen that theme, all it takes is a few strategic decorations and a bunch of imagination to transform your home into a party venue your kids will love!
Do It Yourself (If You Can)
One of the best ways to save money on a kids’ birthday party is by doing as much as you can yourself! Make the invitations and the cake at home. Assemble the goody bags including items you got on sale. Decorate using materials you have on hand or items you can purchase inexpensively. These DIY projects may be a bit time consuming, but they are enjoyable and can save you a significant amount of money in the long run.
Don’t Invite Too Many Kids
Some kids want to invite their entire grade to their birthday party, but truth be told the ideal number of kids for an at-home birthday party is somewhere between 8 and 12. Having too many kids at the party can be overwhelming, both for you as a parent and a host, and for your child. Keep this in mind when you’re planning! A smaller guest list doesn’t mean less fun will be had!
Include a Craft Activity
Whether your child is into crafts or not, including a craft activity in his or her birthday party can be a great option. From decorating princess crowns or pirate hats to painting pottery or making beaded bracelets, craft activities are a fun and interactive way to pass time at a birthday party. Kids will love using their creativity to make something totally unique with their friends, plus each child will have a homemade favor to take home at the end of the party!
Planning a Kids’ Birthday Party at Home
No matter what age your children are when you’re planning an at-home birthday party for them, remember to keep it simple and manageable. Birthday parties don’t need to be expensive or extravagant to be fun and memorable.
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